Planning Board Forms and Information PDF Files

Application – Site Plan Review

Application – Special Permit

Subdivision Rules and Regulations

Special Permit Rules & Regulations

Planning Board Fees & Fee Regulations

Landscaping
Rules and Regulations

Dimensional Requirements

List of Zoning Amendments
From 2001-2007

Zoning and Overlay Districts Map 2006

Town 2000 Open Space Plan

Town 2007 Open Space Plan
3 APPENDICES
2 MAPS

The Master Plan
2002-2020

 

Minutes of Meetings

3-20-07
4-3-07
4-24-07
5-15-07
6-5-07
6-19-07

7-10-07
8-7-07
9-4-07
9-18-07

10-2-07
10-16-07

11-6-07
12-4-07
12-18-07

1-15-08
2-12-08
3-4-08
3-18-08
4-1-08
4-15-08
5-6-08
5-20-08
6-3-08


 

 

 

 

 

TOWN OF LEICESTER
MASSACHUSETTS

Planning Board
Office Hours
Monday-Friday
8:30AM - 4:00 PM
It is advisable to call ahead as staff may periodically be out of the office at meetings and/or site visits.

Telephone:
508-892-7019
Fax: 508-892-7064

3 Washburn Square
Leicester
, MA  01524

The Planning Board is seeking residents to serve on the Master Plan Committee to work on an update to the Master Plan, last updated in 2000.  Meetings will be on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00PM.  If interested, please contact the Town Planner by 9/20/07: 

Michelle Buck, Town Planner

Elected Board Members:
Debra L. Friedman Chairman
John J McNaboe, Jr. Vice-Chairman
Sharon Nist
William Wright
Jason Grimshaw
 
Associate Member
Scott F. Broskey
Town Planner:
Clerk:
Meets:
 
When: 1st & 3rd TUE
Where: Meeting Room #3

The Planning Board members and staff are committed to serving the needs of the public.  To accommodate those who cannot come during regular office hours, most Planning Board information is available by phone, mail, fax, or email.  You may also stop by during our Planning Board meetings (held in the evening) to pick up information if you call ahead. 

Meetings:

1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month
All meetings begin at 7:00 PM and are open to the public.

If you would like to be on the Planning Board's agenda, please contact the Planning Board Office.  Our agenda closes the Wednesday prior to each meeting.  ANR plans must also be received in the Planning Office by the Wednesday deadline

Areas of Responsibility:

The Planning Board reviews applications for approvals under the Zoning Bylaw and Subdivision Regulations.  This includes Site Plan Review and/or Special Permits for commercial developments, Subdivision Approvals, and endorsement of ANR Plans (plans depicting new lot lines on existing streets).  The Planning Board is also responsible for long-range land use planning for Town of Leicester, including implementation of the Leicester Master Plan.

 Planning Board Forms and Information Available Online (.pdf format):

Frequently Asked Questions: (please click on questions for the answers)

1. How can I obtain a copy of the Zoning Bylaws and/or Subdivision Regulations? 

2. What are the required lot sizes, minimum yards (setbacks), and frontage required for new construction?

3. What zoning district is my property located in?

4. How long will review of my project take?

5. What are the Planning Board's fees? 

6. Is my lot “buildable”? 

7. Is my property or use “grandfathered”?